ABA ROLI Chief of Party, Philippines

JOB SUMMARY

ABA ROLI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead and manage a project focused on public participation and democratic processes in the Philippines. The project will focus on demand-side interventions that advance democratic governance, including empowering independent media, protecting democratic expression, promoting transparent and accountable local governance, and strengthening response to counter trafficking in persons.

The COP will provide overall leadership to the project, develop and manage work plans, manage finances and local staff and international consultants; the COP will coordinate activities with other ABA ROLI programs in the country, and work collaboratively with partners and donors on the ground. The COP will ensure timely implementation and development of program deliverables. The duration of the assignment is anticipated to be five years starting in September 2019.

Other responsibilities include:

· Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, management support and guidance to the technical, financial and administrative staff, consultants, and subgrantees and contractors.

· Foster partnerships at all levels to promote learning and democratic governance.

· Leverage global knowledge to develop context-specific solutions and policy plans to foster rule of law and civil society development.

· Employ an evidence-based management approach grounded in research, a broad theory of change, and target indicators supporting program objectives.

· Coordinate with the client and other implementing partners on the ground; collaborate with local stakeholder institutions.

· Represent ABA ROLI policies, programs and project responsibilities.

· Collaborate with key project staff in DC and field-based teams to meet all agreed-upon objectives, deadlines, and other requirements as set by the donor and managers.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Demonstrated field experience preferably in Southeast Asia with 10 years of experience delivering rule of law and civil society programs.

· BA or MA in International Development, Business, Public Administration or a relevant field, JD is strongly preferred.

· Experience communicating and building productive relationships within a broad range of government, civil society, academic, and IGO entities.

· Demonstrated track record of progressively responsible managerial experience implementing large and complex donor-funded projects (preferably USAID-funded).

· Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.

· Detailed understanding of USAID and other USG assistance policies, award management and reporting requirements.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to: jobs@americanbar.org